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Dec 2024
27m 27s

Happy High Achievers

Diane Helbig
About this episode

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," hosted by Diane Helbig. Today, we are thrilled to welcome Connie Kadansky, a distinguished sales expert renowned for her work in addressing sales call reluctance. Connie has collaborated with major organizations like Xerox, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, and has been featured in prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Forbes.

In this episode, Connie delves into the intriguing concept of the "happy high achiever," sharing research that uncovers why some high achievers remain joyful while others struggle with self-criticism and frustration. She also provides invaluable insights on the common challenges salespeople face, particularly around prospecting and initiating contact.

Connie reveals practical strategies rooted in positive psychology, performance psychology, and cognitive behavioral psychology to help salespeople overcome call reluctance and other barriers, enabling them to build harmonious relationships with business development activities. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or a small business owner new to the sales world, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed and enjoy the process.

So, join us as we explore how to become a happy high achiever, maintain a full pipeline, and transform your sales approach with expert guidance from Connie Kadansky.

If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.

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